Marlborough School vs Sunnybrae Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students
| Measure | Marlborough School Glenfield, Auckland | Sunnybrae Normal School Hillcrest, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #122 of 390 | #146 of 390 |
| National rank | #209 of 1,559 | #265 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 426 | 381 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 386 |
| Total roll | 426 | 381 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Hillcrest |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.marlboroughprimary.school.nz | www.sunnybrae.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marlborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.6 vs 75.8).
- •Marlborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 386).
- •Marlborough School does better on roll size (426 vs 381).
- •Marlborough School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -7.2%).
- •Marlborough School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marlborough School better than Sunnybrae Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marlborough School ranks higher (77.6 vs 75.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marlborough School and Sunnybrae Normal School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Hillcrest in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marlborough School: 379. Sunnybrae Normal School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marlborough School and Sunnybrae Normal School rank in Auckland?
Marlborough School is 122nd of 390 and Sunnybrae Normal School is 146th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).